The NHT’s upcoming events for community development

Jan-28-2010
As part of an ongoing campaign to build sustainable communities, the Social Development Unit of the National Housing Trust (NHT) is arranging a number of events across the island.     Between January to March 2010, the following events...

Health Ministry to launch Ophthalmology Centre

Jan-22-2010
Persons requiring eye care services will shortly be able to do so in Jamaica free of cost under an ophthalmology programme established by the Ministry of Health....

LAMP hands out land titles
Jamaica Information Service
Jan-22-2010
Over 100 persons were presented with their land titles, under the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP), during a ceremony at the Linstead Baptist Church, St. Catherine on Thursday (January...

JCF to be made more efficient

Jan-22-2010
The National Security Minister, Senator Dwight Nelson, said the government will be going all out to make the Jamaica Constabulary Force a more efficient organization in order to reduce Jamaica’s disturbing crime rate....

STATIN warns of unauthorized census takers

Jan-22-2010
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is advising members of the public to be on the look out for unauthorized persons claiming to be collecting census data....

Advira Coley blessed with long life
Angelo Laurence
Jan-22-2010
For many, long life may not have been a wish, but an unexpected gift for which they are grateful. This is the case with Advira Coley of Craig Head district in northeast Manchester, who is celebrating her 105th year as a born and bred...

Eleven NHT things that you can do in 2010

Jan-19-2010
  There are so many things that you can do through the National Housing Trust (NHT) in 2010. Here are just a few:   1.Apply online for your 2002 Contributions Refund. Once you have Internet access, you may apply for your refunds online....

KSAC Feeds Hundreds on New Year's Day
Jamaica Information Service
Jan-07-2010
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond McKenzie, and a number of Councillors and staff of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) took to the streets of the Corporate Area again on New Year's Day (January 1),to feed and support hundreds of homeless

Blocked drains in Portland could lead to major flooding

Jan-07-2010
The Mayor of Port Antonio, Floyd Patterson, is raising concerns that blocked drains in Portland could lead to major flooding if the current rain...

Westmoreland fire Dept makes appeal to residents

Jan-07-2010
The Westmoreland Fire Department is appealing to residents not to set fires to cane fields....

Alligator Pond Regatta Revived

Jan-07-2010
The annual Alligator Pond regatta, with boat races as the main attraction, was revived on January 1,...

Ministry to Assist Ginger Farmers to Sell Produce Abroad
Jamaica Information Service
Jan-07-2010
Ginger farmers are being given a chance to sell their produce abroad, through an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, which aims to rebuild a sustainable market for the...

Reduction in chicken meat prices this Christmas

Dec-22-2009
Consumers should over the next week be able to access chicken meat at cheaper prices....

800 Housing Solutions for Negril
Jamaica Information Service
Dec-22-2009
Minister of Water and Housing, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has announced that some 800 housing lots are to be developed in the White Hall Phase 2 Housing Scheme, Negril,...

Can I get a second loan from the NHT? That’s probably a million dollar question.

Nov-18-2009
You may have asked it yourself or you know of someone who already received an NHT loan and would really like a second loan. So, is it possible to get a second loan from the NHT? The NHT’s policy states that each contributor is entitled to ONE...

National Youth Parliament Marks Youth Month
Jamaica Information Service
Nov-10-2009
Youth 'legislators' attending the seventh National Youth Parliament at Gordon House, Monday (November 9) advocated policies to monitor the quality of music available to the...

Minard Livestock Show on November 12
Jamaica Information Service
Nov-10-2009
Hundreds are expected to attend the 12th staging of the Minard Livestock Show and Beef Festival, Brown's Town, St. Ann on Thursday, November...

Sanya Richards launch fast track programme to help local children
Jamaica Information Service
Nov-10-2009
Berlin World Championship 400-metre gold medallist, Jamaican-born American Sanya Richards has launched the 2009 edition of the Sanya Richards Fast Track Programme....

Youth attend Tourism Expo and Career Fair in Ocho Rios
Jamaica Information Service
Nov-10-2009
Career opportunities in tourism available to young people, were highlighted by Director General in the Ministry of Tourism, Miss Carole Guntley, at a Tourism Youth Expo and Career Fair, held in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on November...

JN launches video transfer service
Contributed
Nov-10-2009
Sending money to Jamaica from overseas is set to become a cool, new and exciting experience for JN Money Transfer (JNMT) users this Christmas, with the launch of the new JN Video...

Clarendon looks forward to the NHT’s Longville/Bushy Park Schemes

Nov-02-2009
Six years after the National Housing Trust (NHT) developed and sold houses and serviced lots at Phase 2 in the Longville Park Scheme in Clarendon, residents of that parish are eagerly anticipating the development of Phase 3. Work on this phase is...

Remembering our Senior Citizens this month
Rose Dewar, Gleaner Writer
Sep-28-2009
As most dictionaries show, ‘senior’ relates to older, superior, higher or over or above.  This could be in age, rank, standing, class or many other sequential grouping.  A senior citizen therefore, would be the oldest by age. Many of them...

JMMB donates computers to school
Angelo Laurence, Gleaner Writer
Sep-25-2009
(L-R) Dr. Peter Spencer ( board member), Dr. Owen Gordon (President JBCCI), Ms. Antonette Cross and  Ms. Jennifer Whittaker of JMMB       The computer laboratory at the Jamaica Bible College and Community...

JMMB donates computers to school
Angelo Laurence, Gleaner Writer
Sep-25-2009
(L-R) Dr. Peter Spencer ( board member), Dr. Owen Gordon (President JBCCI), Ms. Antonette Cross and  Ms. Jennifer Whittaker of JMMB       The computer laboratory at the Jamaica Bible College and Community...

JN launches road safety parish competition

Sep-23-2009
Prime Minister Bruce Golding recently called on motorists and pedestrians to exercise greater care and concern for safety in using the roadways. He said the Government is concerned about road risks; and that in addition to increased traffic...

Shaki Love Fest

Sep-17-2009
On October 3, 2009, Shakti Mind Body Fitness in partnership with Ocean Spray Wata, join forces with the Shaggy “Make a Difference” Foundation to raise funds for the Bustamante Hospital for Children through the inaugural Shakti Love Fest - a Yoga,...

More home loan opportunities for NHT contributors

Sep-16-2009
On Wednesday, September 9, the National Housing Trust announced five initiatives to make loans more affordable and accessible for contributors. These policy changes demonstrate the NHT’s commitment to addressing the challenges its contributors face...

Ministry of Local Government contributes to crime initiative
Angelo Laurence, Gleaner Writer
Sep-11-2009
The Ministry of Local Government handed over a check for $1.3 million to the Manchester Chamber of Commerce (MCOC) on Monday September 7,  as part of  its contribution towards the  MCOC’s initiative against crime. In 2007, the...

US Classic Film Festival

Sep-08-2009
The US Embassy and the Jamaica Library Service invite you to US Classic Film Festival to be held from September 15 to October 13, 2009 starting at 6 p.m. at the Kingston & St Andrew Parish Library, 2 Tom Redcam Drive, Kingston 5. September...

US, Jamaican Maritime Security Representatives Co-Host Security Seminar

Sep-02-2009
Rear Admiral Vic Guillory, Commander, US Naval Forces Southern Command and US Fourth Fleet, and Rear Admiral. Peter Brady, Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica, co-hosted a Maritime Security seminar at the Hilton Hotel in Kingston,...

Grenadian Author, Quamme Joseph pledges support for student education initiative

Jul-15-2009
Impressed with the objectives and success at planning and implementing the Donate to Educate Programme, Quamme Joseph, Grenadian Motivational Speaker and Author, has pledged to make the programme one of his local charities. The programme will...

Over 100 Children For MultiCare Sports Summer Camp

Jul-14-2009
More than 100 boys and girls will participate in this year’s MultiCare Sports Summer Camp.  Hosted annually by the MultiCare Sports Programme, the camp provides coaching in Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, and Netball for children from...

NHT advises about house buying costs

Jul-01-2009
If you plan to buy a house, even if you are getting a loan to take care of the purchase price, there are some costs that you have to pay from your personal savings. You are most likely aware for example, that you must make a deposit to the vendor,...

Lay Magistrates’ Association… Manchester Chapter holds Annual General Meeting
Rose Dewar, Gleaner Writer
Jun-30-2009
The Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica, Manchester Chapter convened its Annual General Meeting at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville recently. The Association which is in its 18th year boasts a rich history of performance and help to the Justice...

S.W.Neil - 'Water is life...we just make it flow in style'.

Jun-23-2009
Having opened in 1985, S.W.Neil Plumbing Sales & Services Limited has become one of the most visible businesses of it's kind in Jamaica to date, with an exceptional track record for quality products and superior service. Over the years S.W.Neil...

CER assists Ward Theatre project

Jun-19-2009
The Ward Theatre Foundation and the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports have been working with CER (Cultural Emergency Response) in seeking assistance in the restoration of the historic Ward Theatre.  The Heisenbottle team (Richard...

Hurricane preparedness minimises disaster
Rose Dewar, Gleaner Writer
Jun-12-2009
Hurricanes are not unique to Jamaica, or even the Caribbean; but have over the years, been a disaster that has affected countries worldwide.June 1 to November 30 has been designated ‘hurricane season’; but there have been a few hurricanes occurring...

Mocho Farmers Receive Fertilizer

Aug-17-2005
Some 100 farmers from the Mocho community in Clarendon have received fertilizer from Jamalco, as part of the bauxite company's effort to assist in the Hurricane Ivan recovery process, particularly for farmers who produce in that mining...